China to hold high-level Security Council meeting on May 26
Beijing, May 23
As the rotating president of the United Nations Security Council for May, China will hold a Security Council high-level meeting on May 26, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed.
The theme of this meeting is "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System."
In a post on X, China MFA Spokesperson said, "As the rotating president of the UN Security Council for May, China will hold a Security Council high-level meeting on May 26. The theme of this meeting is "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System."Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair the meeting in New York. He will also attend the meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in New York on May 28, and will have meetings with the UN Secretary General and the foreign ministers from other countries, the spokesperson added. At the invitation of Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Canada from May 28 to 30.
During a Regular Press Conference, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on May 22, said, "Today's world is witnessing accelerating transformations unseen in a century, interwoven reforms and turbulence, and incessant wars and conflicts. The international system with the UN at its core faces unprecedented blows and challenges."
As the rotating chair of the Security Council for May, China said it will focus on issues of extensive interest in the international community, including the relevance of the UN Charter in our times, observing and practising the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and enhancing the authority and efficacy of the UN and its Security Council.
The meeting will be chaired by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and open to all member states of the UN. Foreign ministers and high-level representatives of multiple countries have confirmed their attendance, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will brief the event.
— ANI
Reader Comments
China talks about upholding UN Charter but its actions in South China Sea and along LAC tell a different story. Hypocrisy much? Glad India is vocal about these issues. Let's see if this meeting brings any real accountability.
The timing is interesting - right after China's border tensions with India and while Russia-Ukraine conflict continues. Wang Yi will also visit Canada. I think China is trying to project itself as a responsible global leader. But for India, trust is earned, not claimed.
As an Indian, I feel the UNSC needs major reforms - permanent seats for India, Brazil, Japan, and African representation is long overdue. China holding this meeting sounds like they want to shape the narrative. Let's see if they genuinely support multilateralism or just their own interests.
Good to see China taking this initiative. The UN Charter's principles - sovereignty, non-interference, peaceful resolution - are crucial today. However, one must ask: will China be consistent in applying these principles, especially regarding Taiwan and human rights? Let's watch and evaluate.
Wang Yi visiting Canada after this - interesting diplomatic move. For India, this is a reminder to strengthen our own global engagements. PM Modi's recent multilateral outreach has been good, but we need to be more proactive in the UN. China is playing the game; we can't be passive.
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